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Agape Inc, India’s first ever cyber forensic company launches Tech Pathways for Indian Market. Technology Pathways is a leading edge provider of computer security tools and services for the Corporate IT, government and legal communities.

This launch will underscore the ongoing commitment of Agape Inc to provide expanded services within its products and services as new security standards and methods evolve.

The ProDiscover® family of security products combines high quality, performance, and ease of use at affordable prices Technology Pathways provides products and services for:
• Incident Response - Quickly investigate and positively determine if any compromises have been made to your systems as the result of an incident – without taking your system out of service.
• System Audits – Effectively audit systems throughout the network to insure that they have not been compromised
• Internal Investigations – Investigate and monitor internal computer systems to insure compliance with the law or corporate policies.
• Computer Forensics – Thoroughly examine all data on a computer system, locate any evidence that is stored on that system and safely preserve that evidence for use in a court of law.
• Digital Discovery – Find and produce evidentiary quality electronic documents for civil proceedings.

For Further Product Information & price information mail us at: michelle[at]agapeinc.in (replace [at] with @).

To log online Cyber Crime Complaint call our Toll Free No. at 1800 209 6789 (For India Only)

Jayesh Bellani
Executive: Fraud Management System

In the world of cyber crime, where evil bytes are fast replacing whizzing bullets. Given the unrestricted number of free Web sites, the Internet is undeniably open to exploitation. Known as cyber crimes, these activities involve the use of computers, the Internet, cyberspace and the World Wide Web. There has also been a rise in crimes by the use of computers where hackers and computer professionals attack the government agencies, corporate offices, etc, and mostly the young people and teens are working as hackers and making use of computer as a weapon.

Many computer users will try to hide their tracks if what they are engaged in, is improper. But the technique used by typical computer user will be obvious to a forensic specialist. Whereas, Hackers and Professional Experts have advance knowledge to hide or even erase the inappropriate content from hard drive in sophisticated way which cannot be retrieve back easily.

For this Platform, Agape, India’s leading Cyber forensic Company has developed a software toolkit that allow you to be more effective and efficient in your hard drive forensic Analysis by providing advanced work environment for computer forensic examiners for less money. This set of tools helps you identify whether or not a targeted computer system was used to access inappropriate information. Compared to its competitors, Agape’s Toolkit is more efficient to use, runs fast, is not as resource-hungry, finds Active files as well as deleted files from unallocated spaces called “Slack” & offer many features that the others lack, and it comes at a fraction of the cost!

Toolkit includes different Software tools, each taking different role in the examination. It runs under Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/2008. The suit is incorporated with the write protection software and Hash Algorithm which ensures data integrity and eliminates any chance of data overwriting. Thus, Empowering the evidence that can be used in Court of Law. Suites include.

Text Analyzer enables quick search over hard drives, zip disks and floppy disk for key words or specific patterns of text. Its features include bookmarking and advanced searching which includes multiple words & multiple phrases searching.

Case Catalyst allows reviewing, searching and reporting of data in XML and HTML format and performs indexing of the files. It includes bookmarking and advanced searching features including multiple words & multiple phrases searching. It supports 200+ file formats for different applications.

Email Inspector is comprehensive forensically sound e-mail examination tools available for searching all supported e-mail files from system. It supports almost all e-mail files formats like Outlook e-mails files (.pst, .msg, .eml), Opera e-mail files (.mbs), Eudora, Netscape Messenger, Pegasus Mail, Calypso, FoxMail, .mbx, .pbx, .tbb etc file formats. It extract e-mails from suspect’s system and converts in readable format. Software also supports report making in XML and HTML format.

Net History Analyzer is a forensic software which acquire all internet history on system like Visited url history , cookies history, system’s internet temporary file and all internet pages that is html File saved in system and system bookmark file. Its functions include bookmarking and also support multiple words & phrases searching. Generates reports in XML and HTML.

RegExtractor is used for analyzing Windows registry entries. It finds incorrect or obsolete information in the registry. RegExtractor works with registry files copied from other computers. It contains information and settings for all the hardware, operating system software, most non-operating system software, users, preferences of the PC, etc. Generates Report in XML and HTML Format, Loads Multiple Registries.

For further information on our products and service visit URL: - www.agapeinc.in or E-MAIL us at info[at]agapeinc.in (replace [at] with @) or SMS AGAPE at 54646

The biggest mobile forensic conference is around the corner. Mobile Forensics World – 09 which is on may 26-30, 2009 is the ONLY Conference specifically dedicated to Federal, State and Local Law Enforcement Forensic Specialists, Corporate and Private Forensic Examiners, the Intelligence Community, Military and Homeland Security Agencies, Industry Leaders, and Academic Researchers performing Mobile Forensics.

Mobile Device Forensics (Mobile Phones, GPS, etc.), Advanced Techniques of Mobile Forensics, SIM/USIM Card Analysis, Cell Site Analysis, Mobile Spyware, Hex Dumps and Flashing, Call Data Record Analysis, and other Mobile Forensics Applications and Research.

Sponsored by Purdue University, The conference is going to take place at Chicago Police Training Academy and the O’Hare Marriott Chicago, Illinois, USA.

Starting from 26 May there will be a two day training session in which you will be given a crime scene to investigate and a set of Call Detail Records for your suspect followed by the presentations from the gurus in mobile forensic on various topics like Low Level iPhone Forensics, Mobile Device Forensics, Blackberry Forensics and more.

Follow the link to view the schedule.

A PC has turn out to be a necessity in everybody’s life through which millions of activities can be done every day, e.g. accessing your personal details, mailing, chatting, buying, etc. No matter what security is applied you will always be at risk when using an internet. Talking about security, on your personal PC, you have control over all security issues like who uses the computer, who watches others use it, who installs software on it, how often it is checked for malware and so forth…but what do you do when you use a computer at a friend’s house, public library, school, or Internet café, you lose this control, and that puts you at risk.

Please be wary whenever you’re using a PC at a public place. A device like this can be placed in between any keyboard and PC, and will record all keystrokes typed in by the user. It is small, easy to hide from view and almost impossible to notice/detect using any type of software scan. It fits at the end of the keyboard cable connecting to the PC.

Mostly could be used in net cafes, exhibitions, hotels and airports therefore be careful especially the people who use the internet in these places to enter their bank accounts online or any other important sites. After you enter the bank account details and leave the PC it will be easy to open your account again as all what you have typed has been saved in this device known as a hardware key logger. Therefore, you should check the PC you’re using for any suspicious piece behind it before using the net in public places for important sites.

Sherwin Azavedo
Manager: Cyber Crime Complaint

It should be projected that those occupied in the rebellious side of asymmetric warfare would be profoundly contingent on existing and widely deployed communications tools.

As the expertise gulf between what you can organize yourself and what large corporations with access to capital markets can field one would expect those systems to be co-opted for every conceivable purpose.

Technology is intimately connected to power, both used as a force for the powerful as well as a mechanism for the redistribution of power. While I individually believe peaceful remonstration and social defiance are the preferable ways to speak truth to power that won’t listen, crowd sourced intellect, and surveillance techniques indisputably are and certainly will be used by those with vicious agendas as well.

It’s worth reflecting in these conditions that, more oppressive regulatory regimes will not prevent the use of our technological tools against us, that the long term solutions to problems like this will not involve more regulation or the use of force of arms but rather the construction of political and economic frameworks that include a voice for those who are presently marginalized and therefore seek to make their point via violence and destruction.

Continuity of knowledge and society does have merit. However, there are times when this view of technology must be discarded, because it can be terribly wrong and lead us to a primary misunderstanding of the potential significance of technology in social, political and economic change. However technological change isn’t success but rather a troubling matter. Therefore it is rightly said, ‘A fool having a sophisticated tool is still a fool’. Ultimately it depends on the psychology of an individual on how he uses this man made technology i.e. for construction or destruction…..

Sherwin Azavedo
Manager: Cyber Crime Complaint

TOLL FREE NO: 1800-209-6789 (To complain Cyber Crime Online)

Digital forensics is the theme for today. Presented below are the links that highlight various topics in Digital Forensics.

1. Its surprising to note that many examiners in the Digital Forensic community are not aware of the professional codes of conduct and codes of ethical practices for every investigation process. Learn the ethical practices in Digital Forensics as explained by John J. Barbara. Read more

2. With rapid development in the technology field, it’s difficult for a forensic photographer to choose the right camera and equipment. Caroleann Fusco suggests tips on purchasing the right camera for your needs. Read more

3. State or regional digital forensics labs are frequently overworked and understaffed, while many agencies lack the resources for the training and equipment. Christa Miller tells more on what works best for newbies, what requires more training, and how to tell the difference. Read more

To address & debate internet security issues the World Council for Corporate Governance of UK (WCFCG) together with its associate the International Academy of Law, India (IAL), and in partnership with Cyber Law College are organizing an International Conference on Cyber Security in New Delhi on 29-30 Nov, 2008. The theme for the conference is “Legislation, Monitoring & Enforcement of Cyber Laws”.

Law makers, Governmental policy makers, Legislators, Business leaders, IT experts, eminent jurists, enforcement organizations, academics, bankers & reputation agents are expected to participate. This conference will aim for the formulation & implementation of holistic measures for development, legislation & enforcement of laws for Cyber Security to contain terrorism & promote public interest. Sharing of knowledge & experience of leading Information Technology Experts & Companies, enforcement agencies & jurists in adopting strategies & processes for improving Cyber Security.

Attending this conference would be some eminent personalities like Shri Kapil Sibal, Prof Howard A Schmidt, Dr. Robert Erbacher, Dr. PR Stephenson, Dr. Madhav Mehra and many more. Surely you cannot miss the opportunity of being a part of this conference.

For paticipation details, visit http://www.wcfcg.net

Paraben Corporation, the industry leader in handheld and mobile forensics, had launched  their mobile forensic certification program – PCME. Paraben’s Certified Mobile Examiner is the premier industry certification for mobile forensic examiners. Digital forensic examiners are faced with more and more types of digital evidence. The need for specialized mobile forensic examiners has created a need for certification. The certification requirements are stringent and solid which will make sure that the best examiners are only awarded the certification, thereby helping the forensic community. Thus, PCME is must for you as not only will it test your skills in handling the latest technologies, but it will also help in giving you a strong foothold in the forensic industry.

Paraben has based its training on a slightly different approach than other companies with a comprehensive 360° system that covers not only how to use technology but how the underlying device technology works. Having the company do a certification for mobile forensics was a natural progression. But Paraben has held its commitment to quality training by awarding the best certification out there. Unlike other training programs, Paraben’s PCME doesn’t focus solely on cell phones. This comprehensive approach to certification keeps in line with Paraben’s 360° approach to forensics. By covering cell phones, PDAs, hybrid devices, SIM cards, and even GPS devices and by combining both theory and device knowledge with practical examinations and thorough testing, Paraben’s certified examiners will be prepared for whatever the world of handheld forensics throws at them.

Details about how to become PCME certified can be found at Paraben’s training website at: http://www.paraben-training.com/pcme.html

Online frauds have increased and continues to increase at a rapid rate. One of the ways that the spammers have adopted recently is by targetting the social networking sites.

Initially, Orkut was a very large breeding ground for virus attacks. But now it has moved to MySpace and Facebook. In what is seen as a first-of-its kind attack on the social networking site Facebook, spammers have begun using two internet protocol (IP) addresses to infect unsuspecting users with a Trojan virus. The virus is disguised in a manner that entices the user as it is masquerading as official emails sent by the popular Web 2.0 social-networking site. When a user is added to another user’s friend list on the social network, as protocol Facebook sends an email to notify their users of this. However, the spammers included a zip attachment that purports to contain a picture in order to entice the recipient to double-click on it. The attached file is actually a Trojan horse, which is a virus that can corrupt the hard disk of the victim. This email is sent from a domain that closely resembles facebookmail.com, an official domain used by Facebook to notify its users.

One IP address is used to send the spam, while the other directs the user to attack site. This makes it difficult for the site vendor to block the malicious spam easily. Earlier, when spammers used one IP address to launch a spam or phishing attack, vendors found it easy to block the lone address. But with two IP addresses being the norm of the day, it is an indication that the spammers are now more sophisticated in their modus operandi.

Having focused on DNA forensics last week, this week i am presenting links that highlight more on the importance of other methods of forensics and how to make maximum use of forensics in crime investigation.

1. Can a forensics consultant rip off government? Thats what the Punjab government feels while establishing the Forensics Science Agency (FSA). Read more.
2. Data recovery is the process of retrieving computer data that, for any number of reasons, has become inaccessible using normal methods. In such cases some special methods are used to recover the data. Read more to know such methods.
3. Investigating Digital Crime. This is a book written by Robin Phillip Bryant in which he introduces comprehensive ways focusing on how criminals have adapted digital technologies. Rob Harle presents his review on the same. Read more.